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Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment

Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIBLA402D
State Code
WH032
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
061303 - Environmental Health
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment in Civil construction, Coal and Metalliferous mining and Extractive.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop strategies to control the effects of blasting on the environment
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply blasting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of ground vibration resulting from blasting
  • 1.3 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of flyrock resulting from blasting
  • 1.4 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of air blast, noise and overpressure resulting from blasting
  • 1.5 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of air pollution and dust resulting from blasting
  • 1.6 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of water pollution resulting from blasting
  • 1.7 Identify and analyse the objectives and criteria for safe and effective blast monitoring
  • 1.8 Evaluate and select monitoring device options
  • 1.9 Prepare procedures for the installation, establishment and operation of monitoring systems
  • 1.10 Formulate the monitoring system maintenance program and procedures
  • 1.11 Determine procedures for the audit, review and updating of the monitoring system
  • 1.12 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities
  • 1.13 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2 Implement environment monitoring systems
  • 2.1 Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on environmental controls
  • 2.2 Implement procedures for the installation and operation of monitoring systems and equipment
  • 2.3 Implement procedures for the collection and analysis of environmental data
  • 2.4 Process, record and report monitoring system data
  • 2.5 Interpret measured data, compare with statutory and site requirements and implement identified actions
3 Review strategies
  • 3.1 Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that blasting standards comply with statutory and environmental management plan requirements
  • 3.2 Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that monitoring systems operate to statutory requirements
  • 3.3 Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that recording systems are maintained accurately and data are processed in accordance with environmental management plan requirements
  • 3.4 Review the monitoring system to ensure that standards remain appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB050 RIIBLA402A Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBX23 RIIBLA402E Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment Unit of competency